Senior Scientist
Full-Time
Natick, MA
About Amulet
Amulet equips people and businesses with portable electrochemical sensor technology that helps inform whether their foods and environments are safe.
Amulet is the company behind Amulet Scientific™, a commercial brand that equips industries with an electrochemical detection platform for identifying target molecules like biological and chemical food safety hazards and environmental contaminants, and Allergy Amulet™, a consumer brand with a signature wearable that enables people to test for food allergens.
About This Role
We’re seeking a full-time candidate to contribute to the company’s research and development efforts. This individual will work closely with the team’s scientists and experts in the company’s lab, and will design, run, and analyze benchtop experiments. This candidate will be based in Natick, Massachusetts.
In addition to a competitive salary and working with a passionate team, this individual will have flexibility and autonomy to shape and define this role based on their strengths and areas of interest.
Responsibilities Will Include:
Lead the design, synthesis, evaluation, and statistical analysis of novel electrochemical biosensors for food safety applications.
Research relevant literature and up-to-date knowledge of the relevant scientific fields.
Collaborate with hardware and software design teams, contract manufacturers, and non-technical employees to further the development of our products.
Requirements:
Ph.D., with 4 + years of experience in relevant field (e.g., chemistry, electrochemistry, chemical biology, biochemistry, etc.).
Experience with development and validation of electrochemical sensors.
Proficiency with analytical techniques for measuring the efficacy and extent of target binding for affinity-based materials (e.g., antibodies, aptamers, etc.).
Experience with surface functionalization, bioconjugation, and coupling reactions.
Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate ideas clearly to the team; excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Experiences and Skills:
Experience with multiple electrochemical techniques (amperometry, linear sweep voltammetry, etc.) and electroanalytical chemistry.
Background in polymer science, MIPs, and/or electrochemical polymerization.
Prior industry/commercialization experience, particularly with a start-up or early-stage biotech company in the food industry.
Strong technical writing skills and previous experience contributing to grant research/grant applications.
If you believe you are a good fit, please send a resume and any other relevant information to jobs@amulet-inc.com with the subject line Senior Scientist.
Amulet is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. As a team of many geographies, we operate with high levels of trust, autonomy, and ownership. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.